Stiles is an English surname and masculine given name of Norman origin, derived from the Old French 'estile', meaning 'stile' or 'gateway'. It was originally a topographic name for someone who lived near a stile or gateway. The name was brought to England by the Normans after the Conquest in 1066. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century, but it remains more common as a surname.
The name Stiles experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the past century, with a notable peak in recent years. Between 1913 and 1958, there were consistent but relatively low numbers of births registered under this name, ranging from 5 to 11 per year. However, starting from the late 1980s, we see a steady increase in popularity, with the highest number of Stiles babies born in 2023 (73). Over the entire period, there were a total of 782 births registered under this name.